LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Temple Avodah of Oceanside upon the
occasion of its Twilight Journal Dinner Dance on June 5, 2011 and
applauding the honorees of the evening

WHEREAS, The quality and character of life in New York State are greatly
enriched by the faithful and generous service of those who devote them-
selves to endeavors of family, faith, and community; and
WHEREAS, Religious institutions, and the many spiritual, social and
educational benefits they confer, play a vital role in the development
of the moral fabric of a responsible citizenry; and
WHEREAS, It is the tradition of this State and this nation to pay
tribute to institutions and individuals who have contributed to the
ethical and spiritual values of their communities; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body takes pleasure in commending Temple
Avodah of Oceanside, New York upon the occasion of its Twilight Journal
Dinner Dance to be held at the Temple on Sunday, June 5, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Each year at its Twilight Journal Dinner Dance, Temple Avodah
proudly honors distinguished members whose generosity of both time and
substance have brought comfort and strength to Temple Avodah and to
countless charitable causes and worthy endeavors in support of their
faith and their community; and
WHEREAS, This year Temple Avodah will proudly and fittingly pay trib-
ute to Anita and Louis Hoine, Morris Lipton, and Ann and Elliot Taub;
and
WHEREAS, Remaining faithful to its mission of serving its congre-
gation, its community and Judaism, Temple Avodah and the honorees of the
evening may look with pride and satisfaction upon their purposeful
service; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to extend its highest commen-
dation to Temple Avodah and to Anita and Louis Hoine, Morris Lipton, and
Ann and Elliot Taub for their dedication and commitment to Temple
Avodah, their community and their heritage; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Temple Avodah of Oceanside upon the occasion of its Twilight
Journal Dinner Dance on June 5, 2011 and to applaud the honorees of the
evening; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Temple Avodah and to the honorees of the evening, Anita and
Louis Hoine, Morris Lipton, and Ann and Elliot Taub.